Since restrictions were dropped and demand for air travel exploded in response, the American aviation sector has been falling short of the most modest of expectations. As one of the leading nations in the Western World, many assumed the United States would have fared better in air traffic management once the health crisis subsided. Regrettably,…
Norway: Bergen in winter makes for a spectacular short break.
Bergen is too quaint not to visit, get there in time for Christmas and make it festive. It’s true, Bergen in the winter months is a tad chilly. Temperatures can plummet to 0 degrees, so, I knew to don my thermals, gloves and hat when I visited in early December. I only had two days…
WeRoad launches 1000 Mile Club for those who want short haul travel
As the year draws to a close, it’s that time when many of us begin looking to the year ahead and travel and adventure are at the front of our minds with a recent survey from ABTA finding 30% of Brits have already booked their escapes for 2023. But, whilst experiencing new landscapes and adventures…
Last minute bookings, staycations and short breaks popular
With the global pandemic taking a devastating toll on the travel industry, Omio – the booking platform for travel by train, bus and flight released its EU Mobility Report comparing and analysing its internal data on train, bus and flight bookings from pre-pandemic, during and today. “What we are noticing more and more on our platform is a so-called ‘modal shift’: more…
23 Cities In Europe Urge EU To Limit Short Term Rentals
Europe is open again, and now that visitors can travel freely, without being subject to Covid rules, tourism figures are soaring to record-highs. This might sound like it’s good news for business, especially after two years of stagnation, but some 23 European cities are in fact pushing for a clamp down on short-term rentals. For…
British Airways suspends short haul flight sales to mid-August
BA has stopped selling all domestic and European flight bookings from Heathrow until August 16 Having already cancelled tens of thousands of flights from Heathrow airport due to a lack of resources, British Airways has also stopped selling tickets for short-haul flights from Heathrow. Originally this would last to 8th August but has now been…
Marriott Now Offers Short Term Rentals Competing With Airbnb
Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel company is now offering private homes for rental, directly competing with Airbnb. The short-term rental market has seen an incredible uptake in demand over the past years and Marriott International is now offering a new service that is meant to break into the short rental market. The service is…
